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Film screening: ‘Dear Bradford’ screening and Q&A
Wednesday 16th November 2022 , 6:30pm to 9:00pm
21 years after the riots that shook the city of Bradford, join us for an exclusive screening of Vivek Vadoliya’s latest documentary, Dear Bradford (2022) – a deep exploration and reflection of a long-misunderstood city and the South Asian community that live within it, through the eyes of protagonist, Farhaan Mumtaz.
From Muslim ‘no-go areas’ to Brexit-voting white nationalists, stereotypes continue to be perpetuated about Bradford 21 years after the ‘race riots’. Farhaan was born in the city in the 1980s to a family of south Asian Muslim heritage. From a young age he feared being ‘found out’ and lived a dual existence, moving away from Bradford as soon as he could. He spent years travelling the world and teaching English. But, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Farhaan was reluctantly forced to return to his hometown.
Through his beloved grandma, or ‘Amma’, and the poetry of his late grandfather, Farhaan learned how to love Bradford – and himself. This is an intergenerational account of one family that tells the story of a place, but also of many other diaspora families across the UK and the world
Directed by Vivek Vadoliya and written by Farhaan Mumtaz, Ravi Amartunga Hitchcock and Vivek Vadoliya, it is the latest in a slate of projects about South Asian identity from Soursop & The Guardian.
This screening will be followed by an informal conversation between Vivek and Farhaan, guided by the Nunnery Gallery.
The Nunnery Café will be open for the duration of the event, with refreshments and snacks available to purchase.
Tickets must be booked in advance to secure your place – walks ins are welcome, but will only be accommodated if we have the space.
More about Vivek Vadoliya
VIVEK VADOLIYA (Director, Dear Bradford) is a British Indian filmmaker and photographer who has been creating intimate work around south Asian identity and pop culture for a decade. He has worked with BBC, VICE, i-D, The Face, Bjork and the British Journal of Photography.
More about Farhaan Mumtaz
FARHAAN MUMTAZ (Writer/Cast, Dear Bradford)
Bradford-born, Farhaan has an intimate relationship with the city and its people. Dear Bradford, was inspired by his grandma and the journeys she would take him on.
Access information
The Nunnery Gallery has step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and is service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)
Transport Information
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.
Access information
The Nunnery Gallery and Café have step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and are service animal friendly. This venue does not have a hearing loop system.
Accessible parking is not available on-site but blue badge parking can be found 500m away on Fairfield Road.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility at this venue or event, would like to make us aware of any access requirements that you have in advance of visiting, or would like this information in an alternate format including Easy Read, please email nunnery@bowarts.com or call 020 8980 7774 (Ext. 3)
Transport Information
Address: Bow Arts Trust, 183 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Nearest station(s): Bow Road (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is a 6-minute walk away, and Bow Church (DLR) is a 3-minute walk away.
Bus: 205, 25, 425, A8, D8, 108, 276, 488 and 8 all service the surrounding area.
Bike: Bicycle parking is located at Bow Church Station. The nearest Santander Cycles docking station is at Bow Church Station.
